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Orange spiced brown sugar cookies to be exact. So, why did I bring a towering tray of treats to my first book reading? Because cookies are part of my brand, of course! Here, let me explain. Years ago, when I was very new to the literary industry, I couldn't wrap my head around the concept …

Warning: I am annoyed. Before we begin, let's all agree on something: good storytelling revolves around properly framed perspective. No arguments there, right? Bueller? Bueller? Ok, good. The literary device of shifting perspectives involves a plot that is illustrated through multiple points of view. While I must admit that when used correctly it's not without …

Character breaks: when done correctly, they not only help to humanize your character, but can also serve to illustrate the onset of personal growth, which is the essence of any dynamic story. When your darlings stagnate, your story suffers. Plain and simple. Out of character moments can be appropriate when someone in your story is faced …

Another quarter of L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future contest has come and gone. Those that placed have been notified, and I'm very proud to be among them for the second year in a row. My short fiction, "Ayda", was awarded Honorable Mention in the 2nd quarter of 2018. Hooray! This story was largely …

Is there a phrase or question that makes you start sweating when you hear it? One that used to haunt me was, "So, what are you doing for work nowadays?" Every time those words were uttered my fight or flight response was activated. While I would very much have liked to run away, the rules …